Olympic Medalist Chan Peng Soon Smashes Into the Pickleball Scene with Record-Breaking Facility!

Talk about a smashing debut into the pickleball scene! Olympic silver medalist Chan Peng Soon is serving up something spectacular – Malaysia's largest indoor air-conditioned pickleball venue that's just entered the Malaysia Book of Records!

This game-changing facility, which opened its doors on December 14 at 91 Sports Arena @ Giant USJ, is a pickleball player's dream come true. We're talking 18 pristine pickleball courts alongside 16 badminton courts at the brand-new CPS Subang. How's that for a power serve to the sports community?

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"After retirement, I tried playing pickleball for fun but I got hooked on it," grins Chan, whose eyes light up when talking about his newest passion. And who can blame him? The Olympic badminton star might even have his sights set on new horizons: "Who knows, one day, I may represent Malaysia in this sport!"

But wait, there's more! This isn't just about creating another sports center – it's about building a vibrant community hub where both pickleball enthusiasts and badminton lovers can thrive. Chan's already got the CPS badminton academy churning out young talents, and now he's expanding the family to welcome the pickleball crowd!

With heavyweight sponsors like Daikin, Seiko, XP Protech, and Thong Sia Malaysia Sdn Bhd backing this venture, the 36-year-old sports entrepreneur is dreaming big. "One of the plans is to host competitions," he reveals, hinting at the exciting tournaments that could be coming our way.

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From winning Olympic silver with Goh Liu Ying at the 2016 Rio Games to pioneering Malaysia's pickleball revolution, Chan's sporting journey keeps getting more exciting. And the best part? Everyone's invited to be part of this historic movement!

Ready to grab a paddle and join the fun? Whether you're a seasoned player or just pickleball-curious, Chan's newest sports paradise is your ticket to being part of Malaysia's fastest-growing racquet sports community. Game on!